The advent of autumn in sub-tropical Brisbane is a lovely, gentle transition.
There’s no dramatic leaf colour change or deciduous event; our beautiful green city stays green but our skies become bluer with each day, and walking is again the best way to take in this mild seasonal change.
As the pervasive humidity of summer gives way to cooler mornings and evenings, locals escape air-conditioned interiors to once again lunch in the city’s many parks and squares. As the season shifts, so too does the pace of the city.
We march into March with four codes of football kicking off, locals and visitors donning their favourite team colours, and the 2026 season of performing arts returning to our world class stages.
Our performing arts precinct has had a major ‘glow up’ as we transition into autumn, with the public opening of the Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC. From its foyers inspired by Queensland’s golden beaches to interior colours reminiscent of the state’s tropical rainforests, the new venue reflects the landscapes that shape our region.
This is a theatre for our future, enabling our creative sector to think big and lead the way in contemporary Australian theatre design.
The opening marks the first major cultural infrastructure investment in Brisbane since GOMA in 2006. With sweeping glass curves and architectural accents that nod to Robin Gibson’s original QPAC design, the building creates a thoughtful dialogue between Brisbane’s cultural past and its future.
Visitors are also welcomed by Floriate, a striking four-metre high bronze sculpture by nationally and internationally recognised Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson, adding a powerful contemporary artwork to the precinct’s evolving cultural landscape.
A Taste of Harmony also returns this month, with activities encouraging us to celebrate the diverse cultural influences that have impacted modern Australian identity and cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Asian countries, the event highlights how flavours, techniques and shared meals continue to shape the way Australians gather around food today.
Some March happenings;
Boogie riverside at ON THE BANKS
- WHEN: until 22nd March
- WHERE: Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands
Alliance Française FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
- WHEN: 4th March to April 8th
- WHERE: Palace Cinemas, Barracks and James Street
Put on your dancing shoes for BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL
- WHEN: 21st March
- WHERE: Brisbane Showgrounds
Experiment at WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL
- WHEN: 20th to 29th March
- WHERE: Queensland Museum, QPAC and multiple locations
- WHEN: 5th to 15th March
- WHERE: Howard Smith Wharves
Written by Annie Macnaughton and Emily Parker, using only NI (natural intelligence).